Please read everything below.
Tournaments are for ONLY for intermediate and advanced players, no beginners or people learning to play, and they are fast paced unlike our social nights. Also, since they are are in people’s homes, we DON’T allow any NEW members, whether they know how to play or not, to attend until they attend social nights for a reasonable amount of time so we can get to know you and feel comfortable having you in our homes. We have had a problem with stealing in the past. So, I’m sure you can understand this rule. Your name will be removed if you don't comply. If you've attended socials for a while and would like to attend a tournament, contact Ann or Margaret.
If this is your first time at a tournament, we will need your phone number and you will need ours. Please send it to us through messages. They need it to be able to contact you, if you're running late, or a no show (have to cancel last minute). We count on everyone who signs up for each tournament. Please make sure you are aware if you make a reservation or not. Repeated no shows will not be allowed to attend future tournaments.
If you want to eat and socialize beforehand, arrive by 5:30 pm, otherwise, arrive by 6:30 to pay and receive your seat assignment.
Size it is limited to 24 players. After 24 have signed up there will be a waiting list. PLEASE don't wait until the last minute to cancel. If you have to cancel after 2 pm on the day of call Margaret or Ann ASAP.
If eating, please bring a dish, appetizer, or dessert to share, and BYOB.
Please also let everyone know in the comments below what you'll be bringing so maybe it won't be duplicated. Hosts will be providing pulled pork, paper products, ice, etc.
This is a non-timed tournament with a buy-in of $10. Unlike social nights, WE PLAY A SET NUMBER OF ROUNDS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE NUMBER OF GAMES TO BY THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS IN ATTENDANCE BY 6:30 pm. We start playing promptly at 7:00 and normally finish between 10:00 and 10:30. IF YOU CAN'T PLAY THAT LONG, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP.
Chattanooga Euchre Meetup Tournament Rules updated 9/2/22
1- Intermediate and advanced players and NOT for brand new members. We suggest beginners (and those who haven't played in a while) and new members come and learn on Monday and Thursday nights. Tournaments are not the time to ask questions on strategy. Table talk is not allowed.
2- If you make a reservation and can't attend, please cancel ASAP. We depend on specific numbers to determine play, unlike Mondays and Thursdays. WE START PROMPTLY AT THE STATED TIME (see above). Please arrive 30 minutes (normally 6:30 pm) before the stated time of play (normally 7 pm) to pay and receive your seat number and score sheet. IF YOU CAN'T COME AT THAT TIME, PLEASE DON'T SIGN UP, OR CANCEL ASAP. We understand things happen and you might be late once in a while and we will wait for you if we know you are coming, but please be considerate of others. Comment below if you're running a late. It will be up to the host(s) to decide whether we start without you.
3- We play “a card laid is a card played” except in the case of a renege. If a renege occurs, it can be corrected before the next trick is led without penalty. When discovered, the opposing team receives 2 points (4 points if it is a loner hand) immediately and the play comes to an end. We also play “stick the dealer.”
4- Host(s) determines whether a tournament will be timed, and that information is included in the Meetup announcement of the event.
Non-timed play is more relaxed. Play needs to be steady and faster than Monday and Thursday nights because we play more rounds (roughly equivalent of 8-10 games). Timed play is much faster with a timer without much talk.
Other aspects (number of rounds, “going under,” etc.) depend on the number of players in attendance and will be determined at the tournament. We play with two decks, so that an extra deck will be shuffled for the user of the next dealer. Cutting is not necessary and is strongly discouraged in timed tournaments.
5- The host(s) also determines what type or party (if so desired) the tournament will be. If you wish to participate in the pre-tournament socializing, please bring a side dish, appetizer, or dessert (unless directed otherwise) to share an hour before play. You are welcome to come only for the tournament if you want. Buy-in is determined by the host and split by the top 3 winners. Please help clean up and thank the host(s), too. Not everyone plays the same, so please be patient with others.
Disclaimer: The Chattanooga Area Euchre Meetup Group Organizers do not assume responsibility for any alcohol you purchase and/or consume.
